The federal judge found that Habba "unlawfully held the role" of the state's top prosecutor for more than a month.

A federal judge ruled Alina Habba was not lawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, casting doubt on cases since July 1, 2025.

Judge Matthew Brann ruled that Alina Habba's interim appointment as U.S. attorney for N.J. ended July 1, making her actions since then "void."